Bagjana - Chanchal - I, Malda

Bagjana is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Chanchal and around 64.2 km from English Bazar. Makdampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagjana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagjana is 312157. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.97 hectares and falls under the 732126 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

Bagjana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bagjana

As per Census 2011, Bagjana village has a total population of 3,008 people, consisting of 1,528 males and 1,480 females. The village has 730 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 365 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,669 literate and 1,339 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bagjana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bagjana

Bagjana is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bagjana

Bagjana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milangarh, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Bagjana is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bagjana is about 64.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagjana

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bagjana village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bagjana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bagjana village are given below:

FAQs about Bagjana